CM18 6AB is a safe, established residential area on Westfield, 0.4km from Tye Green in Harlow. Administratively it sits within Toddbrook ward and the Harlow constituency.
For families considering a move, CM18 6AB represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £407k, up 2.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CM18 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00111090 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTFIELD, CM18 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD, CM18 6AB.
310
41
£ 42,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM18 6AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CM18 6AB is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £407k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 2.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM18 6AB. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 352,000
5 sales · Mean £ 360,400
Semi-Detached
£ 410,000
1 sales · Mean £ 410,000
Detached
£ 404,995
1 sales · Mean £ 404,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM18 6AB has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
The Downs Primary School and Nursery
Bmat Stem Academy
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Harlow Fields School and College
William Martin Church of England Junior School
William Martin Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Freshwaters Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Bush Fair Food Centre0.9 km
- Coppice Hatch Supermarket0.9 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Elbow Grease0.8 km
- Poplar Kitten0.8 km
- Mecca Bingo Club0.9 km
- Q Bar0.9 km
- Phoenix Live1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- The Parent Hood Of Harlow0.4 km
- Cafe Pizzeria0.9 km
- Randaa1.0 km
- Kaz's / Bishaal0.9 km
- Churchill Catering Ltd At Harlow Leisurezone Cafe0.6 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- New Harlow Fish Bar0.8 km
- Tennessee Express Harlow0.9 km
- My Plaice0.9 km
- Dial A Kebab1.0 km
- Tommy Tuckers0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Co-op0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harlow Town2.1 km
- Harlow Mill3.5 km
- Roydon5.0 km
Bus Stops
- St Marks School0.1 km
- St Marks School0.1 km
- Westfield0.2 km
- Westfield0.2 km
- Leisure Centre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM186AB · Data under Open Government Licence